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Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by amending Section 6-301, entitled "Food Establishments," by revising certain provisions relating to food safety and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 6. HEALTH CODE
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CHAPTER 6-300. FOOD
ยง 6-301. Food Establishments.
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(8) Responsibilities of Food Establishments. Subject to the exemptions of Section 6-301(9), every food establishment that sells any non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, as defined by the Board, shall:
(a) During hours when food is being prepared, manufactured, cooked, processed, dressed, served or distributed, have present and in its employ at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment [Personnel] Food Safety Certificate, [issued pursuant to] obtained in accordance with the provisions of Section 6-301(10).
(.1) The establishment shall post in a conspicuous [location] location, inside the establishment, the Certificates of all such persons. No expired or revoked Certificates shall be posted.
(.2) In the event of any period of non-compliance with Section 6-301(8)(a)[(i)] (.1), a food establishment shall not be considered in violation if (i) the establishment immediately notifies the Department, in writing, of the reasons for such non-compliance and the steps being taken to timely comply, and [if] (ii) the Department determines that the establishment is taking all reasonable steps to timely comply.
(b) Conduct a minimum of one (1) self-inspection of the food establishment every three (3) months.
(.1) The self-inspection shall be conducted by a person with a valid Food Establishment [Personnel] Food Safety Certificate. The self-inspection shall include a thorough and complete examination and evaluation of:
(i) the ph...
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